Carton, container or package structure



-3 ,1968 QPECKAR ET'AL 3,366,304

CARTON, CONTAINER OR PACKAGE STRUCTURE Filed June 15, 1966 I 5 Sheets-$heet l INVENTORS CHARLES PECKAR GEORGE E. PECKAR K ma/11M ATTORNEYS Jan. 30, 1968 c. PECKAR ETAL CARTON, CONTAINER OR PACKAGE STRUCTURE 5 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed June 15, 1966 INVENTORS CHARLES PECKAR GEORGE e. PECKAR ATTQRNEYS Jan. 30, 1968 I c. PECKAR ETAL 3,366,304

CARTON, CONTAINER OR PACKAGE STRUCTURE Filed June '15, 1966 s Sheets$heet :5

FIG 8 INVENTORS.

CHARLES Y PECKAR GEORGE E. PECKAR ATTORNEYS United States Patent F 3,366,304 CARTON, CONTAINER 0R PACKAGE STRUCTURE Charles Peckar, 33 Jerome Ave., New Rochelle, NY. 10804, and George E. Peckar, 33 Pinnacle Rock Road, Stamford, Conn. 06903 Filed June 15, 1966, Ser. No. 557,821 4 Claims. (Cl. 229-14) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Container, carton or package structure comprising a plurality of blanks of material; one of said blanks being die-cut prior to being disposed in an overwrapped relationship with respect to said other blank to assume a shape, contour or configuration relative thereto, and said shape, contour or configuration being chosen to preclude the exposure of surfaces or edges of said other blank when said container, carton or package structure is disposed in an assembled condition.

Thepresent invention pertains, generally, to carton, container or package structure, and more particularly, to carton, container or package structure that can be shipped in a fiat condition to occupy a minimal amount of space, assembled with the expenditure of the least amount of time and effort, and when assembled presents the aesthetically appealing look of carton, container or package structure that has been over-Wrapped with wrapping paper.

Alcoholic beverages, for example, are a common gift particularly during such holiday seasons as Christmas. In fact, it is relatively well known that many manufac turers go to great pains to design aesthetically appealing bottles or decanters from which the beverage is to be dispensed. Nothwithstanding the design of the decanter, however, the bottle with the beverage is usually sold in a box, carton, container or package which is usually overwrapped with a paper which itself has a design imprinted thereupon. Of course, the design usually reflects the season during which the product is sold.

The wrapping paper or overwrap in some instances is applied to the carton, container or package before the bottle or decanter of alcoholic beverage is inserted therein. For example, this may be done at the distillery. In other instances, the distributor or consumer obtains a carton, container or package with the bottle or decanter of alcoholic beverage already inserted therein, and then wraps this package with the desired wrapping paper or overwrap.

The latter instance is of course annoying especially where the distributor or consumer must wrap a large number of packages. For example, a person or firm may purchase a case of liquor, and is then faced with inserting each bottle in a carton, container or package, and finally wrapping each such package with a chosen wrapping or overwrap.

In the instance in which the wrapping paper or overwrap is applied to the blank from which the package, container or carton is formed, a number of disadvantages are presented. For example, the wrapping paper or overwrap is usually applied to the blank of the package, container or carton off of a roll. A special lock assembly is required when the wrapping paper is applied in this manner, to enable the wrapping paper to be applied off of the roll. It has been found that the special locking assembly utilized in this instance is not as strong as a conventional lock assembly used particularly at the bottom of a carton, package or container presently known to the art.

Having in mind the foregoing disadvantages, and others 3,366,304 Patented Jan. 30, 1968 that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, it will be understood that a primary object of the present invention is to provide container, carton or package structure that can be shipped in a flat condition, that can be assembled with the expenditure of the least amount of time and effort, and when assembled presents the aesthetically appealing look of container, carton or package structure that has been over-wrapped with wrapping paper.

Another primary object of this invention, in addition to the foregoing objects, is to provide container, carton or package structure comprising a first blank from which said structure is particularly adapted to be formed with the expenditure of the least amount of time and effort, and another blank that is pre-assembled with respect to said first blank in over-wrapping relationship with respect thereto, enabling the container, carton or package structure to utilize conventional locking means at least at the bottom thereof.

Yet another primary object of the present invention, in addition to each of the foregoing objects, is to provide container, carton or package structure comprising a first blank from which said structure is adapted to be formed with the expenditure of the least amount of time and effort, and a die-cut second blank adapted to be disposed in pre-assembled overwrapping relationship with respect to said first blank, enabling said container, carton or package structure to utilize conventional locking means or structure at least at the bottom thereof, further enabling said other blank to cover any edges of said first blank that would otherwise be exposed.

A further primary object of this invention, in addition to each of the foregoing objects, is to provide container, carton or package structure comprising a first die-cut blank from which said structure is adapted -to be assembled with the expenditure of the least amount of time and effort, and another die-cut blank adapted to be disposed in overwrapping relationship with respect to said first blank, said other blank being pre-assembled with respect to said first blank at a plurality of locations, enabling said container, carton or package structure to utilize conventional locking means or structure at least at the bottom thereof, and further enabling said container, package or carton structure when completely assembled to present the aesthetically appealing look of having been overwrapped with wrapping material that, for example, reflects the season.

Other objects and important features of the present invention will be apparent from a study of the specification following, taken with the drawings which together show, illustrate, describe and disclose preferred embodiments or modification-s of the invention and what is now considered to be the best mode of practicing the principles thereof. Other embodiments or modifications may be suggested to those having the benefit of the teachings herein, and such other embodiments or modifications are intended to be reserved especially as they fall Within the scope and spirit of the sub-joined claims.

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank of material from which the container, carton or package structure of the present invention is adapted to be formed;

FIG. 2 is a plan view of another blank of material adapted to be pre-assernbled with respect to the blank shown in FIG. 1 in over-wrapping relationship with respect thereto;

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the blanks shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, but in over-wrapped assembled relationship with respect to one another;

FIG. 4 is an end elevational view of one step in the assembly of the container, package or carton structure of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an end elevational view showing, another step in the assembly of said container, carton or package structure;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the container, carton or package structure of the present invention illustrated in fiat condition for shipping, packaging, and the llke;

FIG. 7 is an end elevational view showing one step in the assembly of conventional locking means or structure as utilized with the container, carton or package structure of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is an end elevational view similar to FIG. 7, but showing the structure of the present invention in assembled condition;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating one step in the assembly of the container, carton or package structure of the present invention at another end thereof;

FIG. 10 is a view similar to FIG. 9, but taken from an oppositely facing direction;

FIG. 11 is a view similar to FIGS. 9 and 10, but showing another step in the assembly of that end of the structure illustrated therein; and

FIG. 12 is a view similar to FIGS. 9-11, illustrating the end of the structure of this invention shown therein completely assembled.

With reference now to the drawings, and particularly to FIG. 1 thereof, a first blank of material generally des ignated by the reference character is illustrated there in. This blank comprises surfaces 22, 24, 26 and 28 which, when the container, carton or package structure of this invention is assembled, will define the side and end surfaces thereof, as will hereinafter be more fully described. The blank 20 further comprises a connecting flap 30 particularly adapted to cooperate with the interior face of the surface 28, in a manner that will also be more fully described hereinafter.

The first blank 20 further comprises bottom locking means, structure or assembly generally designated by the reference character 32, and top locking means, structure or assembly generally designated by the reference character 34.

The means, assembly or structure 32 comprises a plurality of locking fiaps 36 and 38, which are constructed and arranged to cooperate automatically with one another, as will hereinafter be described, and a plurality of connecting flaps and 42. The locking flaps 36 and 38 further comprise locking portions 44 and 46, and connecting portions 48 and 50. The connecting flaps 40 and 42 are particularly adapted to be fixedly connected to the portions 48 and 50 in any suitable manner, as through the medium of a suitable glue.

The means, structure or assembly 34 also comprises a plurality of connecting flaps 52 and 54. In addition, the means, structure or assembly 34 comprises a holding flap 56, and a locking flap 58. The holding flap 56 comprises, in turn, a plurality of holding portions 60, and the locking flap 58 comprises a locking portion 62 adapted to cooperate within the generally U-shaped recess 63 defined by and between the holding portions 60 of the flap 56.

With particular reference now to FIG. 2, another blank of material generally designated by the reference character 64 is illustrated therein. This blank of material is particularly adapted to be disposed in a pre-assembled overwrapped relationship with respect to the blank 20 shown in FIG. 1. It is to be understood that the blank 64 is die-cut before it is applied to or disposed in its overwrapped relationship with respect to the blank 20. It is also to be understood, at this point, that the terminology pre-assembled is intended in its broadest possible sense, primarily to indicate that is is disposed in its overwrapped relationship with respect to the blank 20 prior to the partial assembly of the container, carton or package structure of the present invention into its flat condition in which it is particularly adapted to be shipped or distributed.

The blank of material 20 may be fabricated of any suitable material. For example it may be fabricated of a suitable cardboard, paperboard, or the like. The only basic criteria involved in the choice of the material of the blank 20 is that it should present some reasonable degree of rigidity. Similarly, the blank 64 may be fabricated of any suitable material. For example, it may befabrrcated of paper, crepe-paper, tissue paper, foil, fabrics, or the like. These materials are exemplary only, and are recited only because they are particularly adapted to enable the assembled container, carton or package structure of the present invention to present the aesthetical appearance of having been over-wrapped with the type of wrapping paper usually used to reflect a particular season.

The blank 64 comprises a main or body portion 66 of generally rectangular configuration, and a first end portion generally designated by the reference character 68 of generally trapezoidal configuration. The blank 64 further comprises a second end portion generally designated by the reference character 70 which, in turn, comprises portions 72, 74, 76 and 78. The portions 72 and 76 are generally of trapezoidal configuration, but have projecting portions and 82, respectively, while the portions 74 and 78 are generally of triangular configuration.

Referring once again to FIG. 1, it will be noted that certain phantom lines are shown therein. These are intended to indicate score lines along which the various portions of the blank 20 are particularly adapted to be folded with respect to one another. As is considered readily apparent to those skilled in the art, the score lines facilitate such folding. In FIG. 2, certain phantom lines are utilized, and these are intended to indicate the corresponding score lines of the blank 20. Since the latter is preferably fabricated of material that presents at least some degree of rigidity, the score lines are necessary to facilitate folding. However, since the second blank 64 is fabricated of a material that need not present this characteristic, score lines are not required. Nevertheless, the phantom lines shown therein are illustrated to facilitate an understanding of the present invention.

As pointed out above, the second blank 64 is a die-cut blank of material adapted to be pre-assembled with respect to the blank '20. The terminology die-cut is intended in its broadest possible sense and for example is intended to mean that the second blank is cut to assume a shape relative to the first blank 20. The shape that the second blank 64 assumes may be the same as the first blank 20, or it may be different. The important point is that the second blank 64 is die-cut to assume a particular shape, that it has been found, will enable the container, package or carton structure of the present invention to obtain each and every one of the objects set forth at the outset of the specification.

For example, the container, carton or package structure illustrated in the drawings and described herein is particularly adapted for use with bottled goods, such as cosmetics, decanters of alcoholic beverages, or the like. In addition, the structure of this invention, as illustrated in the drawings, utilizes conventional locking structure, means or assembly shown therein, namely, the assemblies 32 and 34. This not only enables the carton structure of the invention to be shipped in a flat condition, to facilitate packaging and distribution, but also enables the carton structure to be assembled with the expenditure of the least amount of time and effort. It has been found that the shape, contour, configuration and arrangement of the second blank 64 shown in the drawings enables each and every one of the objects of this invention set forth at the outset hereof to be obtained. This shape, contour, configuration or arrangement corresponds generally with that of the first blank 20, but in certain respects is different therefrom. The point is that the second blank 64 is diecut to assume the shape, contour, configuration or argement that has been found to best cooperate with the same characteristics of the first blank to achieve those ob ects, and others as well.

With particular reference now to FIG. 3 of the draw ing, the over-wrapped relationship between the first and second blanks 20 and 64 is illustrated therein. In the exemplary form of carton, container or package structure illustrated, it has been found that the size or dimensions of the end portion 68 of the econd blank 64 should be chosen so as to be disposed in over-wrapping relationship with respect to a substantial portion of the folding flap 56, the locking flap 58, and the connecting flaps 52 and 54. As a result, there is presented a loose portion 84 between the holding flap 56 and the connecting flap 52, a loose portion 86 between that connecting flap and the locking flap 58, and a loose portion 88 between the latter flap and the connecting flap 54. The purpose of these portions will be described in greater detail hereinafter. In addition, the size or dimension of the portion 68 of the second blank 64 at the location of the connecting flap 54 is chosen to present a fold-over portion 90 (see FIG. 2) to be folded over that connecting flap and affixed to the interior surface thereof, as clearly illustrated in FIG. 9. Additionally, substantially adjacent the location of the fold-over portion 90, the size or dimension of the second blank 64 is chosen to present the fold-over portion 92 which is adapted to be fixedly secured to the interior surface of the surface 28 of the first blank 20. In all other respects, the -diecut contour, shape, configuration or arrangement of the second blank 64 either corresponds with the same characteristics of the first blank 20, or those characteristics of the second blank 64 are such as to fall within the confines or outline of the various portions of the first blank 20.

For example, in FIG. 3, subsequent to applying the secnd blank in over-wrap relationship with respect to the first blank, the locking flaps 44 and 46 will be seen to comprise exposed portions 94 and 96, and the connecting flaps 40 and 42 will be seen to comprise exposed portions 98 and 100. It will be understood, therefore, that in accordance with the principles of the present invention, and as it pertains to the exemplary form thereof illustrated in the drawings and described herein, the second blank 64 need comprise in effect only two fold-over portions, namely, portions 90 and '92, to insure that when the container, carton or package structure is assembled, there will remain no exposed edges or portions of the first blank 20.

With particular reference now to FIG. 4 of the drawings, there is illustrated therein one step in the partial assembly of the container, carton or package structure of the present invention. The terminology partial assembly is intended in its broadest possible sense, and in this instance, is intended to mean the assembly of the structure to a flat condition which will facilitate shipping and distribution. As pointed out above, the surfaces 22, 24, 26 and 28, after the second blank 64 has been disposed in over-wrapped relationship with respect to the first blank 20, will define the sides and ends of the carton structure. With continued reference now to FIG. 3, and for purposes of facilitating an understanding of this invention, it can be said that the carton structure will comprise a side 102 that corresponds with the surface 22, and end 104 that corresponds with the surface 24, another side 106 corresponding with the surface 26, and another end 108 corresponding with the surface 28. To pre-assemble the carton structure, it is first folded along the score line between the side 102 and 104, and the connecting flap 40 afiixed to the interior surface of the connecting portion 48 of the locking flap 36. It Will be noted that there is a score line 110 between the locking portion 44 and the connecting portion 48. A similar score line 112 extends between the locking portion 46 and the connecting portion 50 of the looking flap 38. The purpose of these score lines will be described in greater detail hereinafter. Because the locking flap 36 has only the exposed portion 94, and the connecting flap 40 only the exposed portion 98, when the con necting flap 40 is secured interiorly of the connecting por- 6 tion 48 there will be no exposed portions of the first blank 20.

The side 106 and the end 108 are now folded with respect to one another along the fold line extending between the surfaces 26 and 28. Additionally, the locking flap 38 is folded with respect to the surface 26 along the fold line therebetween, and the connecting flap 42 folded relative to the surface 28 along the fold line therebetween. The connecting flap 42 is afiixed interiorly of the connecting portion 50 of the flap 38. At this point, it will now be understood that the only exposed portions at least with respect to the bottom of the carton structure of the invention are the portions 94 and 96. The pre-assembled carton structure of the present invention is now folded along the score lines 110 and 112. At this point, it will be noted that the size or dimensions of the connecting flap 40 are greater than the connecting portion 48 of the locking flap 36. A portion of the connecting flap 40, therefore, will not be secured to the connecting portion 48. The extent of this unsecured portion corresponds generally with the exposed portion 98 shown in FIG. 3. Accordingly, as the carton structure, pre-assembled to this extent, is folded along the score line 110, the connecting fiap 40 will move towards the interior surface of the end 104. The score line 110 will move into the plane of the paper in FIG. 4, and the portions 72 and will tend to move towards one another. In addition, the side 102 which corresponds with the surface 22 of the first blank 20 will tend to move towards the end 104 and the side 105 so that, in effect, the interior of the surfaces 22 and 24 will move towards one another.

In a like manner, the carton structure pre-assembled to this extent is then folded along the score line 112. The score will tend to move inwardly into the plane of the paper in FIG. 4 which, in turn, will tend to move the end 108 towards the side 106. The connecting flap 42 will move towards the end 108 interiorly thereof, and the looking flap 38 will move towards the side 106 interiorly thereof. Once again, because the size or dimensions of the connecting flap 42 are greater than the connecting portion 50 of the locking flap 38, to the extent of the exposed portion 100, the score line 112 will dispose the portion 76 in facing relationship with respect to the projecting portion 82 thereof, just as will the score line 110 dispose the portion 72 in facing relationship with respect to the projecting portion 80 thereof.

With particular reference now to FIG. 6, in which the carton structure of the invention is illustrated as being disposed in the pre-assembled flat condition thereof, it will be understood that the last step necessary to dispose the carton structure in this condition is to secure the connecting flap 30 interiorly of the surface 28 corresponding with the end 108. As pointed out above, the portion 92 0f the second blank 64 is folded over the surface 28 of the first blank 20 to preclude the exposure of any surfaces thereof. As particularly illustrated in FIG. 3, the size or dimensions of the main or body portion 66 of the second blank 64, particularly at that portion thereof corresponding with the side 102, are chosen so that at least a portion of the connecting flap 30 of the first blank 20 will be overwrapped with a portion of the second blank 64. This, too, insures that even in the pro-assembled fiat condition of the carton structure, there will be no exposed surfaces of the first blank 20.

It will now be understood that in accordance with the principles of the present invention various portions of the carton structure need be connected or fixedly secured with respect to one another at only three locations. And, because of such principles, conventional locking structure, means or assemblies as hereinbefore described can be utilized. This enables the carton structure to be pre-assembled into a flat condition to facilitate shipping and distribution. Still further, since the second blank is die-cut in the manner hereinbefore described it can be applied or fixedly secured to the first blank before it is pre-assembled into its fiat condition. Therefore, when the carton structure of the invention is ready for use, in its completely assembled form, presently to be described, it will present the aesthetically appealing look of having been overwrapped by the consumer with a wrapping paper or other suitable material of his or her choice. In this connection, it is to be noted that the second blank need only be applied or fixedly secured to the first blank at a few locations. This will give the appearance of comprising a wrapping paper applied to the carton structure by the consumer. Any suitable material may be used to apply the second to the first blank, as, for example, glue or the like. A similar material may be used to fixedly secure the carton structure in its pre-assembled fiat condition as described above.

With particular reference now to FIGS. 7 and 8 of the drawings, the operation of the bottom locking means, structure or assembly 32, which is conventional, will be readily apparent. To facilitate an understanding of this, the carton structure in its pre-assembled fiat condition will be said to comprise edges 114 and 116. The user or consumer need only grasp the carton along the edges and move them towards one another. The locking flaps 36 and 38, and the connecting flaps 40 and 42 will tend to move outwardly of the plane of the paper as viewed in these figures, and one of the locking portions 44 and 46 will tend to ride along the surface of the other. At such time as one of these locking portions enters into the recess defined between the locking portion and connecting portion of the other locking flap, the locking assembly 32 will be disposed in a hold or locked position. Because the shape or contour of the portions 72 and 80 are complementary to the portions 76 and 82, in the hold or locked position of the assembly 32 only the second blank will be visible. It is emphasized that the exposed portions 94 and 96 will not be visible, so that no exposed portions of the first blank 20 will be visible to in any way detract from the appearance of the carton structure in its fully assembled form.

With particular reference now to FIGS. 9-12, and particularly with reference first to FIGS. 9 and 10, the holding fiap 56 is first folded along the score line between it and the surface 22 of the blank 20. The loose portion 84 facilitates this first step in the operation of the locking means, structure or assembly 34. Secondly, the flaps 52 and 54 are folded towards one another along the score lines between them and the surfaces 24 and 28, respectively, as clearly illustrated in FIG. 11. This step is facilitated by the loose portions 86 and 88. As clearly illustrated in that figure, this step causes the loose portions 86 and 88 to be disposed in juxtaposition with respect to the interior surface of the locking flap 58. Additionally, and as shown therein, this step causes the flaps 52 and 54 to alter the configuration or shape of the recess 63 from one of generally rectangular configuration to one generally of trapezoidal shape. It is within this recess of altered configuration that the locking portion 62 of the flap 58 is particularly adapted to be disposed. To this end, it is necessary only to fold the portion 62 along the score line between it and the flap 58, and then fold the latter along the score line between it and the surface 26. The portion 62 is then inserted into the now trapezoidally-shaped recess 63 to complete the operation of the assembly 34.

It is emphasized that the second blank 64 is die-cut, as pointed out above, before it is applied to the first blank 20, which may be a conventional blank from which a carton, container or package is adapted to be formed. More particularly, the second blank 64 is die-cut before it is applied to a first blank which may therefore utilize at least a bottom locking means, structure or assembly that is of conventional construction. Furthermore, the second blank 64 is die-cut before it is applied to a first blank, namely, the blank 20, to preclude the exposure of any edges or surfaces of the first blank when the carton, container or package structure is completely assembled. When the second blank has been assembled with respect to the first blank, the carton, container or package structure of the present invention may be pre-assembled into a flat condition to facilitate shipping and distribution. When it is ready for use, the bottom locking means, structure or assembly automatically moves into a holding or locking position because of its conventional construction. And, when the carton, container or package structure has been fully assembled, it presents the aesthetically appealing look or appearance of having been over-wrapped by the user or consumer with a material, such as wrapping material, of his choice. This is of the utmost importance when it is realized that package or container structures in accordance with the principles of this invention can be preassembled in the manner set forth above with die-cut second blanks that reflect various seasons. This is of infinite value since, during certain seasons, vast quantities of packages, cartons or containers are used.

Further in accordance with the principles of this invention, a blank of material that is first die-cut and then applied in over-wrapping relationship to another blank of material in whole or in part is particularly adapted for use with apertures, openings or windows in the other blank to facilitate the use thereof in the absence of exposed edges of the other blank. This is equally true with respect to the use of decorative shapes formed into the edges of either or both of the blanks at any location thereof.

While the invention has been shown, illustrated, described and disclosed in term-s of embodiments or modifications which it has assumed in practice, the scope of the invention should not be deemed to be limited by the precise embodiments or modifications herein shown, illustrated, described and disclosed, such other embodiments or modifications intended to be reserved especially as they fall within the scope of the claims here appended.

What is claimed is:

1. A container comprising a plurality of blanks of material; one of said blanks being die-cut prior to being disposed in an over-wrapped relationship with respect to said other blank to assume a shape relative thereto, and said shape being constructed to preclude the exposure of surfaces or edges of said other blank when said container is disposed in an assembled condition, and wherein said other blank comprises at least one locking means, and wherein said one blank comprises at least one end portion; the shape of said one end portion being constructed to be disposed in over-wrapped relationship with respect to at least a substantial portion of the locking means of said other blank, enabling said locking means to be disposed in an assembled condition in the absence of the exposure of any edges or surfaces thereof; said locking means being of conventional construction, enabling said locking means to substantially automatically be disposed in a holding or locked condition; and wherein said other blank comprises another locking means, and said one blank comprises another end adapted to be disposed in over-wrapped relationship with respect to said other locking means.

2. Container, carton or package structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said one blank is applied to said other blank at least at more than one location, and wherein said one blank comprises fold-over portions adapted to cooperate with the interior surface of said other blank to preclude the exposure of edges or surfaces thereof when said container is disposed in an assembled condition.

3. Container, carton or package structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the shape, of the other end of said one blank is constructed to be disposed in over-wrapped relationship with respect to a substantial portion of said other locking means, said other end comprising loose portions, enabling said other locking means, to be disposed in an assembled condition in the absence of the exposure of any edges or surfaces thereof.

4. Container, carton or package structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said one blank comprises a plurality of locking means, and wherein said other blank is con- 9 structed and arranged to necessitate being fixedly secured upon itself at a minimal number of locations, enabling said container, to be disposed in a pre-assembled substantially flat condition to facilitate distribution and shipping, wherein one of said locking means, is constructed and arranged to automatically be disposed in a holding or locked condition, to facilitate the assembly of said container, and wherein the shape, of said one blank is constructed to enable it to be applied to said other blank only at a plurality of locations, while yet precluding the 10 enabling said container to present the aesthetically appealing look of being over-wrapped by the consumer or user with a material of his or her choice.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,105,270 1/ 1938 Schefiey. 2,808,194 10/1957 Dols 22987 3,257,068 6/1966 Wright 229-87 DAVID M. BOCKENEK, Primary Examiner. 

